DoorDash's 2025 summer interns tackled production-scale engineering challenges across multiple domains. Projects included migrating ETA configuration tools from bulk CSV uploads to a real-time Logistics Console with automated storm mode, building a GenAI voice assistant to replace robocalls for verifying merchant hours,
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From bulk tools to a logistics consoleRiding out stormsAuditing store ETA padsImpactCreating a flexible architecture for multiple voice AI providersBuilding intelligent webhooks for business actionsSeamless integration with existing systemsConclusionAcknowledgmentsLearning distribution directlyNext stepsConclusionLeveraging LLMs for recommendationsLeveraging frameworks for carousel developmentLeveraging LLM Creativity: Generating engaging carousel titlesKey learningsConclusionThe problem: Hidden costs of a processing delayThe solution: Architecting an intelligent, real-time pipelineEnsuring reliability at scaleConclusionSort: